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161. What is a Cataract?
What is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside of the eye. Some level of cataract will develop in all of us as we grow older. At first, a developing cataract may have little or no impact on one’s daily activities.As a cataract progresses, patients may begin to notice some of the following:Blurred VisionRings or halos around point sources of lightDifficulty seeing in dim lightGlare...
162. What is sensorineural hearing loss?
By: Sara-Brooks WeemsThis type of hearing loss is most common among older patients. It occurs when there is damage to the sensory nerve endings in the ear's cochlea. Aging, noise exposure, family history of hearing loss, certain illnesses/infections, and certain toxic medications are common causes of sensorineural hearing loss.How is sensorineural hearing loss treated?Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent. Once an audiologist diagnoses sensorineural hearing loss, treatment includes hearing aids/devices that...
163. When Picky Eating is More Than Being Picky
“She’s just a picky eater,” or “He’ll eat if he’s hungry.” Family members, friends and even doctors have the best of intentions when trying to shrug off restricted diets as a normal stage in child development. In truth, sometimes food refusals are normal, but often there is a deeper cause for a selective diet. As a Speech-language pathologist, I hear this often, as SLPs are trained in treating feeding disorders. I evaluate...
164. When To See An Audiologist About Dizziness
By Casey Polcari, AuD, CCC-A Dizziness is a general term often used to describe the feeling of being woozy, imbalanced, lightheaded, or the sensation of spinning. There are many different causes of dizziness; which can include inner ear disorders, heart or blood pressure conditions, anemia, dehydration, stress/anxiety, etc. In conjunction with an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), an audiologist will assist in diagnosing the cause of dizziness and whether or not treatment...
165. When To See An Audiologist About Tinnitus Doctor Sara Young
By: Sara Young, AuD, CCC-AWhat is Tinnitus?Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ear where there is no external sound present. It is a very common condition that often presents itself as a ringing sound; but can also be perceived as a buzzing sound, roaring, a high pitched / low pitched sounds, whooshing, or sound like your heartbeat. Tinnitus can be in one or both ears and can be...